Who directed Alley of The Pestle?

Alley of The Pestle was directed by Hassan Al-Imam.

Who stars in Alley of The Pestle?

Alley of The Pestle stars Shadia, Salah Qabil, Hassan Youssef.

How long is Alley of The Pestle?

Alley of The Pestle has a runtime of 125 minutes.

Which country is Alley of The Pestle from?

Alley of The Pestle is a production from Egypt.

Where can I watch Alley of The Pestle?

Alley of The Pestle is available on Watch It.

PlaySeptember 21, 1963Egypt125 minWatch on: Watch It

Alley of The Pestle

Name: Alley of The Pestle
Genre: Drama
Released: 1963-09-21
Duration: 125 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Shadia, Salah Qabil, Hassan Youssef, Yousuf Shaaban, Samia Gamal

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Alley of The Pestle, is a 1963 Egyptian play, directed by Hassan Al-Imam, and starring Shadia, Salah Qabil, Hassan Youssef. with a runtime of 125 minutes.

Overview

This film is based on a novel from 1947 by the Nobel Prize winner Naguib Mahfouz. The story takes place during WWII and focuses on Al-Madak Alley, a teeming back street in Cairo which is presented as the microcosm of the world. A barber is in love with a young poor girl, who lives with her mother, and gets a job in an English Army camp to earn enough money for their marriage. But he is not the only one who wants to marry this girl and when the barber returns, she is gone.

Last updated: September 2, 2026